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Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Public Sector Pensions
Seán Barrett
392. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to restore public service pensions for retired public servants in parallel with the new WRC pay agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28180/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Garda Training
Seán Barrett
45. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the training which is in place for gardaí to deal with situations that may arise with elderly persons suffering with dementia and vulnerable persons suffering with mental illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26327/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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HSE Staff Training
Seán Barrett
166. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he will review the required training programmes in place for those wishing to become carers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26329/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Home Help Service Oversight
Seán Barrett
167. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made to put regulations in place for private home care companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26330/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Community Employment Schemes Administration
Seán Barrett
276. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the detail of the community employment scheme launched in December 2015 on a pilot basis which gave persons 62 years of age and over the option of participating on the scheme until they reach the State pension age of 66 years; if the scheme will be continued following this pilot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25439/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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National Cancer Strategy Implementation
Seán Barrett
425. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health his views on the outcomes of the national cancer screening service and the progress to date. [25440/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Drug Treatment Court
Seán Barrett
75. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the juvenile drug treatment court guidelines issued to juvenile drug treatment courts in Australia, which are designed for young persons with substance use disorders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23964/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Seán Barrett
473. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health whether he is concerned that some girls who received the HPV Gardasil vaccine appear to have had serious side effects, and if he will have this matter examined. [21978/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
Seán Barrett
822. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19326/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Extradition Arrangements
Seán Barrett
115. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which a person (details supplied) can be extradited to the USA to face trial in respect of crimes committed in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17601/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Freedom of Information Remit
Seán Barrett
308. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if business improvement districts established under the Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Act 2006 will be brought in under the Freedom of Information Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16081/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Tax Credits
Seán Barrett
152. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a tax credit at the standard rate for renters to help alleviate the pressure on persons who find themselves paying a large portion of their monthly salaries on rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8302/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Flood Prevention Measures
Seán Barrett
359. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the OPW will carry out works which will strengthen flood resilience and reduce the risk of flooding in view of the updated models for the Carysfort-Maretimo catchment regarding flood resilience, using an enhanced hydraulic model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8312/17]
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Skills Development
Seán Barrett
80. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the recent plea by the chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland to have more persons trained as chefs and skilled hospitality employees due to the crisis that has arisen regarding trained staff in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5763/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Road Traffic Legislation
Seán Barrett
1527. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the legislation requiring cyclists to use cycle lanes at all times at locations they are available was amended; and if so, the amendments made to the original legislation. [41084/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Courts Service Administration
Seán Barrett
103. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will establish a property court to deal with all property matters, including commercial property, eviction proceedings, rights of appeal, judgment proceedings, arbitration and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37063/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Alternative Energy Projects
Seán Barrett
516. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce a system of feed-in tariffs for photoelectric produced power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35945/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility
Seán Barrett
202. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the circumstances in which persons over 70 years of age, who do not qualify for a full medical card, can receive benefits such as optical and dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32650/16]
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Motor Insurance Regulation
Seán Barrett
17. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the licensing arrangements currently in place in relation to insurance companies transacting motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27540/16]
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Illicit Trade
Seán Barrett
227. Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined the third illicit trade report produced by Grant Thornton; and his views on the findings regarding alcohol, fuel, pharmaceuticals, tobacco and digital piracy. [24729/16]